Minamata

Minamata is a must-watch for all cinema lovers to appreciate the cinematography, direction and the choice of background scores used, about the Minamata disease that caused havoc in the early 1970s.

Johnny Depp, perhaps one of the greatest and most versatile actors of all time, turns in a powerful and sombre performance where he is able to emote mostly from his eyes. Once again, he goes right into the skin of the character in this case, the late Eugene Smith and is definitely worthy a performance to ATLEAST an Academy Award nomination. Bill Nighy is good in an extended cameo. Minami is very good in her role as well.

To summarise, this movie is a must watch for Johnny Depp's excellent performance, his best since Black Mass, and the topic of mercury poising and the environmental damage by conglomerates, which I personally believe needs to receive more attention. This movie personofies art & cinema's true purpose.

Mr. Depp once again showed what a powerful actor he is. I am not going to write about charm and charisma, I will only note that all actors fall into two categories. The play of the first ceases to be perceived as a game and begins to be seen as life. The character comes to life. The play of the latter can be good or bad, but it is always clear that it is just a play. Depp belongs to the first category.

Initially I was quite shocked by Johnny Depp's weathered appearance. After overcoming the initial shock, I was completely captivated by the very touching story. The ending for me in tears.

"Minamata" is a disease that I was curious about while studying at the Faculty of Medicine.

An amazing person, a unique photographer, W. Eugene Smith.

The movie has a pretty good biography and stays away from fake drama. Because the story itself is already very painful.

Andrew Levitas has done a great job of directing.

Benoit Delhomme has created a magnificent composition with Sony camera and lenses.

Ryuichi Sakamoto exclaimed that he was a master with every note of the music.

And I was very happy to see J. Depp, whom I missed for a long time.

Hiroyuki Sanada, you are an amazing detail.

If you are looking for entertainment - skip this film.

It will skin your soul alive. So touching, frustrating, making clear where the "small people"'place is. Great characters, great acting, great directing. Thanks for including Johnny Depp, in this cancel culture you never know. But once again he proves that his talent is way above all the gossip.